Explore These 5 Notable Civil Rights Sites in Virginia

Civil Rights history in Virginia has a complicated legacy. As the home of the capital of the Confederacy, it’s arguable that Virginia was the center of some of the hardest fought battles during the Civil Rights Movement. In fact, it was in Virginia that the National Association for the Advancement…

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Must See Historical Sites in and Around Lynchburg

When you look around Lynchburg, you may take in the views of the picture-esque Blue Ridge Mountains or the mighty James River or even the iconic hillside cityscape. But, look closer: you’ll see a world of history is surrounding you—and it’s yours to explore. Here’s what awaits you. American Civil…

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All Aboard for a Fall City Walking Tour in Virginia!

**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** Virginia’s cities are thriving - and Amtrak takes you right to the heart of them! This fall, Amtrak wants to make Washington D.C. & Virginia's top rail destinations even more…

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Edgar Allan Poe

Poe and Petersburg A little history of the Hiram Haines House. 12 West Bank Street started as an Inn and Restaurant in 1814, and by 1829 was operated by Hiram Haines as a coffee house. Its real claim to fame lies in the fact that in 1836 Edgar Allan Poe, a friend of Haines, spent his honeymoon in…

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